United Kingdom: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in the UK

The UK quince market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 60% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed resilient growth. Quince consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Quince Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of quinces increased by 76% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports showed a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 306% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, quince exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 325% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for quince exports from the UK, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, quince exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iceland (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled +81.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iceland (+32.2% per year) and Turkey (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Iceland ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for quince exported from the UK worldwide, together comprising 100% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +43.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quince export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 243% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Iceland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (+177.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Quince Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of quinces were imported into the UK; jumping by 52% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 56%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, quince imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of quince to the UK, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, quince imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+29.8% per year) and France (+13.5% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quince to the UK, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 29% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+33.0% per year) and France (+19.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average quince import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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